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On Wednesday, over breakfast with the Rotary Club of Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dick Smith announced a donation of AU$1 million to Rotary (about US$750,000), citing admiration of Rotary members for the time they devote to others.
The Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RABS) will administer the funds.
“With 29,500 Rotarians in 1,100 clubs throughout Australia, we have an army of volunteers eager to assist those in need,” says Michael Perkins, RABS chair. “The impact of this donation will be felt throughout all of Australia, from the cities to the...

Each month, eBay, the world’s largest auction website, selects a set of upcoming Live Auction events and donates a portion of all sales proceeds to Rotary. Only U.S. auction sales are eligible. See the schedule of December auctions.

Though Atlanta has seen its share of violence and inequity over time, today it brims with reminders that there is another way. Get inspired while you’re visiting for the 2017 Rotary International Convention from 10 to 14 June.
Take a short walk from the convention center to the Center for Civil and Human Rights. There, you can see the handwritten notes, speeches, and sermons of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., experience an interactive 1960s-era lunch counter “sit-in,” and learn more about persecuted groups all over the world.
A streetcar will take you to the Martin Luther King Jr...

CNBC has ranked The Rotary Foundation No. 3 in its annual list of Top 10 Charities Changing the World in 2016. The list includes some of the largest and highest-rated charities that help women, children, the poor, and the environment throughout the world, according to Charity Navigator, and that maintain high standards of financial health, accountability, and transparency of reporting.
The Foundation was noted for connecting 1.2 million members from more than 200 geographic areas to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, including projects that focus on disease prevention,...

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The Rotary Club of Pueblo West has developed "The Flag Project" as a means to promote local patriotism and to help other not for profit community groups to raise funds. When a resident of Pueblo West subscribes to this program, an American Flag is placed in front of their residence on the street for each major holiday during the spring, summer, and fall. This includes Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. Organizations that meet the Pueblo West Rotary Club's criteria can sell subscriptions and then keep a portion of each subscription payment. Please select the link below and you will be directed to a website where you can subscribe to having a flag displayed at your residence.

The 10th Annual Tom Sawyer Fishing Derby was a big success with over 350 kids participating. A huge Red Eye shout out goes to all the Rotarians, the Jubic family members, and Parks & Rec employees who pitched in and helped out. The Colorado Parks people and our Sheriff’s Department were also awesome. A special 'Thank You" goes to Tony & Darcy Scanlon for hosting the Fish Fry at their home. Please see the photo album farther down in the website.

This was truly a testimony to the work of our local club. October third was declared Pueblo West Rotary Day by both the Pueblo County Commissioners and by the Pueblo West Metropolitan Board. A ceremony commemorating these declarations and honoring visiting Rotary International President Gary Huang was held that afternoon at Civic Center Park. The backdrop for this event included our Oktoberfest site. Our own Jerry Martin, a man of many hats spoke for the Pueblo West Metro District and for our club. Other speakers at the event included the Pueblo West Chamber President, County Commissioner Liane “Buffy” McFadyen, and Governor Hickenlooper. President Huang toured some of our past projects prior to the ceremony and made remarks at the presentation. He led the group in the “Happy Clap”. Our president, Rick Clark presented a check to Pueblo West Parks and Recreation for $10,000 as a contribution for the new Frisbee Golf Course. This was followed by the ceremonial First Frisbee Toss by the assembled dignitaries. No one came close to the basket.

The PW Rotary Oktoberfest was a huge success on October 3rd and 4rth. It was coincident with the District Convention in Pueblo and really showed the impact that our club has on the community. Over 2,000 residents and visitors participated in the event. The Martini Shot headlined Friday night and Dr. Fine headlined on Saturday. Kids activities included pumpkin painting and bounce houses. Face painters and balloon artists were on hand. Our local Cultura Restaurant provided excellent Oktoberfest style food. The Brews Brothers kept the suds going. Many Rotarians pitched in to work this event. A great time was had by all.

Our Rotary District Meeting was held the Pueblo Convention Center starting at on October 3rd through Sunday October 5th. Rotary International President Gary Huang was the featured guest. A shout out goes to Janean Jubic. She wound up hosting 7 international students who were attending the District Conference.